Primary Teacher
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
Dubai United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2019
Job overview
About GEMS
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation
About the School
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is one of the most established and highly sought-after schools in Dubai. It has consistently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau for the last six years, thus securing its place amongst the top five schools in Dubai. JPS is a premium independent school, teaching the National Curriculum for England to pupils from FS1 to Year 6 on a campus equipped with excellent facilities.
The school has an enthusiastic and dedicated team of highly-skilled classroom and specialist teachers, who create personalised and challenging learning opportunities to develop the children’s critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation and independent learning skills. Behaviour across school is exemplary and the children have a real passion for learning.
As well as achieving academically in the core subjects, the children of JPS achieve notable successes in the non-core subjects of Physical Education, Music and the languages and leave at the end of their JPS journey as well-rounded members of the international GEMS community in which they thrive.
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is a full member of the British Schools in the Middle East – BSME and a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools.
http://www.jumeirahprimaryschool.com/
About the Role
We are looking for experienced teachers who are excited to join our world class schools and are driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students.
We are interested in teachers with experience in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. We are also interested in Primary Teachers with expertise in SEN and/or EAL.
As well as being a great place to work, Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an excellent lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield.
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:
Competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for up to two children, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity
Application Process:
If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application.
To apply for these positions please visit our Careers site and apply online https://careers.gemseducation.com/gems/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=140956&ChannelID=2964 (Ref: 3971). Please ensure you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Important Note: GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.
About GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
Founded in 1996, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The school teaches students from the ages of 3-11, and as of the most recent inspection there were 1,415 students on the school roll. The school follows the English National Curriculum, supplemented by the International Primary Curriculum and adapted to meet the needs of its international pupils. Pupils are tested at the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) using Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) papers in English and mathematics. Learning facilities on campus include a Computer Suite, Library, Medical Clinic, and Prayer Room. Sporting facilities include a brand new, multi-purpose sports hall, temperature-controlled gymnasium, and professional gymnastics equipment.
The coastal city of Dubai is the largest in the UAE, with a population of 2.8 million. GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is situated within easy reach of Dubai’s main highway Sheikh Zayed Road. Its location is ideal for residents in Jumeriah, Safa and surrounding locations. GEMS education facilities operate over 250 schools in 13 countries, teaching six international curricula. Core values of these institutions are leading through innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning, and global citizenship.
Principal
Rachel Higgins
Values and vision
Jumeirah Primary School celebrates a great richness of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, and is and proud that in a multi-cultural setting staff are able to offer a friendly, stable and caring community for all children.
During a pupil’s formative years, the school aims to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables children to discover their potential and possibilities. It is the express desire of the school for its learners to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up.
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